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Number: 704
Purpose: To assure the non-combatant Japanese
colonists that they will receive friendly treatment at American hands.
Comments: Japan's failure to aid them and kind
American treatment are both stressed. The procedure for surrender is also
indicated.
Format: Text in violet ink on yellow paper 5"
x 7 1/2". The illustration on the reverse side has a pagoda design with
an inscription "To Japanese Colonists!!"
Text: Japanese Colonists
You have come to the South Seas to till the soil and
develop the myriad islands of the Pacific. You have worked hard. You are
far away from the home land and from your friends. Life has not always
been easy. But you endured because the military leaders promised to send
ships. But they are all hiding in NAICHI. The Arawashi will not
come out to save you in the South Seas. All their promises have been broken.
Now the American fleet and land forces have come to occupy
this island. The American air force has driven the Arawashi away.
They have already taken the GILBERTS, the MARSHALLS, and the MARIANAS.
They have driven back the Japanese fleet.
But you need not die. You can build a new life like the
hundreds of thousands of Japanese in HAWAII. After the fighting is over
you will be returned to your farms and your homes will be rebuilt. You
will be given food, water, and medical care immediately.
Here is what to do: Come out unarmed in the daytime,
wear white or colored clothes, and carry white flags held high. Show the
American troops that you are friendly and they will treat you as friends.
Save your lives.
(This should be attached to Psychological Warfare
Part II - Propaganda Material")
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